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DG56 VLS

2006 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,442 mi
Last recorded148,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 575,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VLS
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 148,442 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 148,442 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 132,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 132,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 121,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 121,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 94,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 51,750 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,489 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,323 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,402 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 20,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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DG56 VLS is a 2006 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG56 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG56 VLS is a 2006 Mazda 5, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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